Chausson 718XLB (2018) Advise needed

[Wunderer]

I'm going to view a Chausson 718XLB (2018) its done just over 9000 miles with a view on buying. Has anyone purchased one and can give me any good and bad reviews, faults etc please? Service recommendations I think it should of had a 2 year service? What does that entail ? At what age is the timing belt changed? Think it should of had habitation checks yearly too any advise will be gratefully received. I'm very much a Newbie so be gentle Many Thanks

 

[Jonno1103]

Is it Ford or Fiat? Neither base vehicle from 2017/18 has a timing chain, they're both belts. The Ford is replaced every 150,000 miles or 10 years, lasts longer as it's a U rated in oil belt. The Fiat every 5 years for a motorhome as they still use the standard E rated dry belts.

The dealer or owner will have the vehicle history , hab checks etc. MoHo's from new have to have their services done or they're breaching the warranty.

Chausson are Trigano Group platform... nothing wrong with them.

 

[gpat]

Decent Van's with very modern look, and feel. Only problem I have heard of is damp in the garages and some have had to have the garage doors looked at. One round corner from me always has duck tape around the door.

Like previous poster says, nothing wrong with them

 

[rob0114]

Hi,

Having a Chausson of the same vintage (627GA) I am more than happy with it.

Something to check if fitted is the front panoramic window lifting at 50+ - had ours changed to a four catch model.

On the the garage issue, I did have to adjust the locker door catches to hold the door tighter against the seal but easily done.

Had a window resealed as well but teething problems on a new van.

Listed payload is spot on (nearly 600KG) & some may mention this is due to lighter cupboards/construction but to me this is a good thing as we don't have to uprate weight.

Ford base on a full automatic is a great drive.

Hope that assists.

Rob

 

[Jonno1103]

I did have to adjust the locker door catches to hold the door tighter against the seal but easily done.

Top idea! A must as a first option and in 99% of cases cures the problem. Totally different to garage leaking tag axle Auto Trails which needed a new seal design. They sent hundreds back to the manufacturer with a little missive about where they could relocate them... for educational purposes, of course!

Furniture made from 8 -10mm ply, industry standard stuff now and the fixings are made from lighter & more flexible materials. Nothing wrong at all with the build quality of a Chausson. The Euro only so called entry level Challenger range is excellent.

Internal styling Is very much to the individuals taste, in the past we've always leaned to the darker woods of Auto Trail, Rapido etc but we've found the newer light and dark contrasts very appealing.

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[Wunderer]

Is it Ford or Fiat? Neither base vehicle from 2017/18 has a timing chain, they're both belts. The Ford is replaced every 150,000 miles or 10 years, lasts longer as it's a U rated in oil belt. The Fiat every 5 years for a motorhome as they still use the standard E rated dry belts.

The dealer or owner will have the vehicle history , hab checks etc. MoHo's from new have to have their services done or they're breaching the warranty.

Chausson are Trigano Group platform... nothing wrong with them.

Thanks Jonno
I really liked the van and I couldn't contain myself and Ive left a deposit I'll be asking lots more questions and joining you all out on the road very soon

 

[Wunderer]

Is it Ford or Fiat? Neither base vehicle from 2017/18 has a timing chain, they're both belts. The Ford is replaced every 150,000 miles or 10 years, lasts longer as it's a U rated in oil belt. The Fiat every 5 years for a motorhome as they still use the standard E rated dry belts.

The dealer or owner will have the vehicle history , hab checks etc. MoHo's from new have to have their services done or they're breaching the warranty.

Chausson are Trigano Group platform... nothing wrong with them.

Hi Jonno
Thank you so much for your help, It's a Fiat base and only done 9000 miles but I will definitely take heed of the 5 year replacement, I. went a looking tonight and really liked it and couldn't contain myself and left a deposit,

 

[Wunderer]

Decent Van's with very modern look, and feel. Only problem I have heard of is damp in the garages and some have had to have the garage doors looked at. One round corner from me always has duck tape around the door.

Like previous poster says, nothing wrong with them

Thanks GPat
I really liked the van everything looked like new almost unused and I left a deposit. This means that I might have lots more questions

 

[Wunderer]

Hi,

Having a Chausson of the same vintage (627GA) I am more than happy with it.

Something to check if fitted is the front panoramic window lifting at 50+ - had ours changed to a four catch model.

On the the garage issue, I did have to adjust the locker door catches to hold the door tighter against the seal but easily done.

Had a window resealed as well but teething problems on a new van.

Listed payload is spot on (nearly 600KG) & some may mention this is due to lighter cupboards/construction but to me this is a good thing as we don't have to uprate weight.

Ford base on a full automatic is a great drive.

Hope that assists.

Rob

Thanks Rob
The original owner did tighten up the catches too and had a window re sealed but the van was in immaculate condition, This van is on a fiat base with manual gears but has cruise control, I left a deposit

 

[Wunderer]

Top idea! A must as a first option and in 99% of cases cures the problem. Totally different to garage leaking tag axle Auto Trails which needed a new seal design. They sent hundreds back to the manufacturer with a little missive about where they could relocate them... for educational purposes, of course!

Furniture made from 8 -10mm ply, industry standard stuff now and the fixings are made from lighter & more flexible materials. Nothing wrong at all with the build quality of a Chausson. The Euro only so called entry level Challenger range is excellent.

Internal styling Is very much to the individuals taste, in the past we've always leaned to the darker woods of Auto Trail, Rapido etc but we've found the newer light and dark contrasts very appealing.

Yes I like the light and dark contrast too, I can't wait to get it home. I've got to extend my path and thinking of dropping 4 retractable locking posts at the end of my drive for added security.

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[DumfriesDik]

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